American Water Works

NYSE:AWK USA Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$26.98 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#773 Global
#606 in USA
Share Price
$138.23
Change (1 day)
-0.64%
52-Week Range
$122.95 - $149.26
All Time High
$177.97
About

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface … Read more

American Water Works (AWK) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: $34.75 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, American Water Works (AWK) holds total assets worth $34.75 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

American Water Works - Total Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how American Water Works’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

American Water Works - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

American Water Works's total assets of $34.75 Billion consist of 3.7% current assets and 96.3% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $96.00 Million 0.4%
Accounts Receivable $756.00 Million 2.3%
Inventory $103.00 Million 0.3%
Property, Plant & Equipment $8.68 Billion 26.5%
Intangible Assets $0.00 0.0%
Goodwill $1.14 Billion 3.5%

Asset Composition Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how American Water Works's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: American Water Works's current assets represent 3.7% of total assets in 2024, a decrease from 8.9% in 1985.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 0.4% of total assets in 2024, down from 2.4% in 1985.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 3.0% of total assets, an increase from 1.0% in 1985.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is property, plant & equipment at 26.5% of total assets.

American Water Works Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of American Water Works based on total assets are shown below.

American Water Works - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.14 - 0.18

Lower asset utilization - American Water Works generates 0.14x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 2.19% - 4.84%

Moderate ROA - For every $100 in assets, American Water Works generates $ 3.20 in net profit.

American Water Works - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 0.42 0.58 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.39 0.53 0.65
Cash Ratio 0.05 0.06 0.00
Working Capital $-2.13 Billion $ -895.00 Million $ -975.00 Million

American Water Works - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between American Water Works's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 2.30
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.79
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 8.4%
Total Assets $32.83 Billion
Market Capitalization $26.06 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values American Water Works's assets below their book value (0.79 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: American Water Works's assets grew by 8.4% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for American Water Works (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of American Water Works from 1985 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 $32.83 Billion +8.36%
2023-12-31 $30.30 Billion +9.04%
2022-12-31 $27.79 Billion +6.57%
2021-12-31 $26.07 Billion +5.29%
2020-12-31 $24.77 Billion +9.19%
2019-12-31 $22.68 Billion +6.87%
2018-12-31 $21.22 Billion +8.94%
2017-12-31 $19.48 Billion +5.41%
2016-12-31 $18.48 Billion +7.20%
2015-12-31 $17.24 Billion +6.88%
2014-12-31 $16.13 Billion +7.04%
2013-12-31 $15.07 Billion +2.38%
2012-12-31 $14.72 Billion -0.39%
2011-12-31 $14.78 Billion +4.95%
2010-12-31 $14.08 Billion +4.66%
2009-12-31 $13.45 Billion +1.67%
2008-12-31 $13.23 Billion +2.30%
2007-12-31 $12.93 Billion +1.18%
2006-12-31 $12.78 Billion +7.90%
2005-12-31 $11.85 Billion +79.31%
2001-12-31 $6.61 Billion +7.70%
2000-12-31 $6.13 Billion +3.07%
1999-12-31 $5.95 Billion +26.42%
1998-12-31 $4.71 Billion +9.13%
1997-12-31 $4.31 Billion +7.00%
1996-12-31 $4.03 Billion +18.49%
1995-12-31 $3.40 Billion +6.12%
1994-12-31 $3.21 Billion +7.10%
1993-12-31 $2.99 Billion +23.93%
1992-12-31 $2.42 Billion +7.82%
1991-12-31 $2.24 Billion +7.07%
1990-12-31 $2.09 Billion +9.20%
1989-12-31 $1.92 Billion +10.32%
1988-12-31 $1.74 Billion +7.52%
1987-12-31 $1.62 Billion +7.85%
1986-12-31 $1.50 Billion +8.32%
1985-12-31 $1.38 Billion --